Planning appeal decision
770A London Road, London, CR7 6JB
Planning appeal 3307616 at 770A London Road, London, CR7 6JB (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 10 July 2023 by Inspector Lo S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of future occupiers, having particular regard to floor space and external amenity space.
change of Use from D1 to C3; construction of additional floor to provide 2 one bedroom maisonettes without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 19/04841/CONR, dated 18 March 2020
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lo S
- Postcode
- CR7 6JB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of future occupiers, having particular regard to floor space and external amenity space
- Whether or not satisfactory arrangements for the storage and collection of waste have been demonstrated
What decided it
The maisonettes would not provide satisfactory living conditions due to insufficient internal floor space and lack of private external amenity space when functioning as 2-bedroom family dwellings, contrary to Policy D6 of the London Plan and Croydon Local Plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP2.8 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)Policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021)Policy DM13 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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